Senior Public Practice Accountant

Burke Recruiting Inc.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Health and dental benefits

CPA program fee reimbursement

Professional development support

Team retreats & socials

Job summary

Burke Recruiting Inc. in Kamloops, BC, seeks a Senior Public Practice Accountant for a full-time, 100% onsite position. The ideal CPA has 4–5 years of Canadian public practice experience and is eager to mentor under a senior partner while helping grow a boutique firm's service capabilities.

You will lead compilation engagements and corporate/personal tax returns, help launch a new Review Engagement service line, and adopt AI-enabled workflows to modernize bookkeeping and delivery for clients.

Qualifications

• CPA Designation (post-CFE) required.
• 4–5 years of progressive Canadian public practice experience with hands-on Review Engagement exposure.
• Strong technical background in ASPE, compilations, T2 corporate tax, and T1 personal tax.
• Advanced proficiency with CaseWare, CCH iFirm, and QuickBooks Online.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize Review Engagements and Compilation files (Notice to Reader).
• Prepare and review corporate tax returns (T2) and personal tax returns (T1).
• Identify, test, and implement AI automation tools to streamline bookkeeping and compilation workflows.
• Partner with business owners to deliver practical tax, financial, and operational advisory.
• Utilize CaseWare, CCH iFirm, and QuickBooks Online to maintain high-quality file standards.
• Review file work prepared by junior staff and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Automation tools

Education

CPA Designation (post-CFE)

Tools

CaseWare

CCH iFirm

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Senior Public Practice Accountant

Location: Kamloops, BC (100% Onsite)

Salary: $85,000 – $95,000

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

This position is designed for an ambitious CPA with 4–5 years of public practice experience looking to play a key role in expanding a boutique firm’s service capabilities. Reporting directly to the senior manager, you will lead compilation engagements, corporate tax filings, and help launch and execute the firm’s new Review Engagement service line. This role is perfect for a designated accountant seeking direct partner mentorship, greater autonomy, and the opportunity to help implement modern AI-driven bookkeeping and review workflows.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning, executing, and finalizing Review Engagements and Compilation files (Notice to Reader)
• Preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns (T2) and personal tax returns (T1)
• Identifying, testing, and implementing AI automation tools to streamline bookkeeping and compilation workflows
• Partnering directly with business owners and entrepreneurs to deliver practical tax, financial, and operational advisory
• Utilizing CCH iFirm, CaseWare, and QuickBooks Online to maintain high-quality file standards
• Reviewing file work prepared by junior staff and providing technical guidance

Qualifications

• CPA Designation required (post-CFE)
• 4–5 years of progressive Canadian public practice experience, including hands-on Review Engagement exposure
• Strong technical background in ASPE, compilations, T2 corporate tax, and T1 personal tax
• Advanced proficiency with CaseWare, CCH iFirm, and QuickBooks Online
• Genuine interest in leveraging technology, AI, and digital workflows to modernize accounting delivery

What’s In It for You

• Compensation package ($85K – $95K) plus annual performance bonuses
• Direct involvement in building out a new service line with partner-track visibility
• 100% firm-paid onsite parking
• 50/50 cost-shared health and dental benefits + CFIB perks
• CPA program fee reimbursement & professional development support
• High-touch, casual culture featuring overnight team retreats and social events